Episodes

The "Duck Syndrome" is the Silent Thief of your Success - with Rochel Lawson
March 26, 2026

The "Duck Syndrome" is the Silent Thief of your Success - with Rochel Lawson

Running on fumes? Today we’re diving into something Rochel Lawson calls the "Duck Syndrome," that exhausting state where we look perfectly calm and collected on the surface while our feet are paddling like crazy underneath just to stay afloat. Rochelle is a total powerhouse - a registered nurse, Ay…
Stop Hating Your Body. It's Not Broken, Your Strategy Is - with Heike Yates
March 19, 2026

Stop Hating Your Body. It's Not Broken, Your Strategy Is - with Heike Yates

Heike Yates has been working with women and their bodies for forty years. She’s seen every trend come and go, but her approach is so much deeper than just fitness. We talked about how midlife isn't this scary "crisis" we’ve b...
Money Doesn’t Have to Be Scary: The 5-Minute Habit to End Financial Anxiety - with Suzette Wheeler
March 12, 2026

Money Doesn’t Have to Be Scary: The 5-Minute Habit to End Financial Anxiety - with Suzette Wheeler

Have you ever felt that little knot in your stomach when it comes to money - maybe you avoid the bank app or just feel like "numbers aren't your thing"? Suzette Wheeler is basically the finance whisperer we all needed years a...
Aged Out, Not Done: How to Spot the Moment Your "Comfort Zone" Becomes a "Casket" - with Heidi Solomon-Orlick
March 5, 2026

Aged Out, Not Done: How to Spot the Moment Your "Comfort Zone" Becomes a "Casket" - with Heidi Solomon-Orlick

Heidi Solomon-Orlick spent decades as a top performer in a high-stakes, male-dominated world, only to face a massive life shift at 60. After losing both of her parents within days of each other, she didn't just sit back. She ...
What Pressure Reveals: Leadership Lessons from an Avalanche Rescuer - with Caroline Elliott
Feb. 26, 2026

What Pressure Reveals: Leadership Lessons from an Avalanche Rescuer - with Caroline Elliott

Caroline Elliott spent over twenty years in ski rescue and mountain rescue units, literally working on the front lines of avalanche response with her dog, Fjord. Imagine being in a situation where the stakes are life or death...
Why Aging Is Not Something to Fix - with Alina Wilson
Feb. 19, 2026

Why Aging Is Not Something to Fix - with Alina Wilson

Alina has spent nearly two decades in the wellness and aesthetics world, but she isn't interested in the "anti-aging" noise we’ve been fed forever. She’s actually pioneering this beautiful concept called "thoughtful aging." It’s all about moving away from making choices because we feel "not enough"…
Why You're Stuck in a Life You Hate (and How to Open the Door ) - with Andy Semotiuk
Feb. 12, 2026

Why You're Stuck in a Life You Hate (and How to Open the Door ) - with Andy Semotiuk

Andy Semotiuk spent over forty years as an immigration attorney, but this isn't a dry talk about paperwork and legalities. Andy is a true expert in the art of transition and opening doors that people didn't even realize were there for them. In this episode of Thrive After 45™, we dive into the deep…
The Secret to Solving Your Midlife Identity Crisis - with Dr. Salma Samaha
Feb. 5, 2026

The Secret to Solving Your Midlife Identity Crisis - with Dr. Salma Samaha

Dr. Samaha is one of those people who just radiates light. She’s a former academic who decided to retire early at 53 to follow a mission that was pulling at her heart. She’s navigated over 30 years of transitions, some by cho...
The #1 Lie Women Believe About Divorce - with Kimberly Lorah
Jan. 29, 2026

The #1 Lie Women Believe About Divorce - with Kimberly Lorah

After over 25 years with her partner, Kimberly’s world was completely upended by a divorce she never saw coming. She describes that season as "temporary insanity," and honestly... Who hasn't felt that way when life pulls the ...
How to Stop Shaming Yourself & Reclaim Your Power - with Emma Lyons
Jan. 22, 2026

How to Stop Shaming Yourself & Reclaim Your Power - with Emma Lyons

Emma Lyons and I are diving deep into something we all carry but rarely talk about: Shame. Emma spent 15 years in human rights law before burning out and realizing she had to dismantle her own trauma patterns from the ground up. Now, she’s an Inner Power Guide helping women like us stop the self-sa…
Why You're Stuck In A Cycle (And the One Step To Break It) with John James Santangelo
Jan. 15, 2026

Why You're Stuck In A Cycle (And the One Step To Break It) with John James Santangelo

John James Santangelo is an expert in NLP and has spent over thirty years helping people get their sparkle back, but he does it in such a grounded and no nonsense way. We really dug into the idea that none of us are actually ...
The Secret Why You're Failing... And It's NOT Your Fault - with Dr. Alain Salas
Jan. 8, 2026

The Secret Why You're Failing... And It's NOT Your Fault - with Dr. Alain Salas

Have you ever felt burned out while chasing a dream? Dr. Alain Salas, the "Mind Clearing Doctor," was living the ultimate success - a thriving practice, sailing in the South of France - but inside, he was overwhelmed and exhausted. This led to a personal collapse that hit his health (getting sick w…
Your "Second Brain" Can't Lie To You - with Anna Quigley
Jan. 1, 2026

Your "Second Brain" Can't Lie To You - with Anna Quigley

Anna Quigley is basically the "Intuitive Yoda" for women in midlife looking to figure out their next chapter. Anna has spent over 40 years steeped in metaphysics, quantum physics, psychology, and spiritual studies....not just reading about it, but truly living it. Just two years ago, she did the br…
Heal Your Wounded Inner Teenager (and Stop Generational Trauma) - with Tatjana Simakova
Dec. 25, 2025

Heal Your Wounded Inner Teenager (and Stop Generational Trauma) - with Tatjana Simakova

How much of your teenage self is still showing up when you parent, love, or even react to things today? That voice that just wanted to be seen and heard? My incredible guest, Tatjana Simakova, believes that version of us is s...
Why 99% of Women Over 40 Can't Find Their Purpose (And The Simple Fix) - with Jim Marshall
Dec. 18, 2025

Why 99% of Women Over 40 Can't Find Their Purpose (And The Simple Fix) - with Jim Marshall

Jim Marshall has spent years diving deep into the science and spirit of transformation. He's talking about something he calls "The Natural Law of Becoming," and trust me...it’s a total game-changer for how we think about aging and growth. Jim’s whole philosophy is this: You don’t have to push, hust…
STOP Eating Like This Immediately - The ONE Mistake That Is Killing Your Digestion and Energy - with Dr. Len Lopez
Dec. 11, 2025

STOP Eating Like This Immediately - The ONE Mistake That Is Killing Your Digestion and Energy - with Dr. Len Lopez

Dr. Len Lopez has been a licensed chiropractor and natural medicine specialist for over 30 years. He's the guy who coined the phrase “eating right and training smart,” and he’s sharing how that’s expanded into a whole philosophy for success in every area of life. We start by diving into what "healt…
It's NOT Too Late! The MIND GYM Secret to Manifesting Anything After 45 - with SuZan Peltekian
Dec. 4, 2025

It's NOT Too Late! The MIND GYM Secret to Manifesting Anything After 45 - with SuZan Peltekian

SuZan Peltekian is a global speaker, a peak performance coach, and a total game-changer who has spent years helping people remember they are powerful beyond measure. The heart of our chat is getting out of "default living" an...
The #1 Mistake Midlife Women Make When Designing Their Home (It's Killing Your Peace) with Kim Depole
Nov. 27, 2025

The #1 Mistake Midlife Women Make When Designing Their Home (It's Killing Your Peace) with Kim Depole

This Thrive After 45 ™ episode is all about creating a home that’s actually a sanctuary for your soul, and it has me looking at my living room completely differently. I sat down with Kim Depole, a mindful living design consul...
The LIE Midlife Women Believe About Being Broken - with Elizabeth Kelly
Nov. 20, 2025

The LIE Midlife Women Believe About Being Broken - with Elizabeth Kelly

Hey friend, you need to grab a cup of coffee and sit down for this one. This episode of Thrive After 45™ with the incredible Elizabeth Kelly is truly honest and so, so needed. Elizabeth is a transformative self-love and minds...
STOP Letting Your Mind Run Your Life: The 3-Step System to Reclaim Your Power with Nami
Nov. 13, 2025

STOP Letting Your Mind Run Your Life: The 3-Step System to Reclaim Your Power with Nami

Hey friend, grab a cozy seat and that mug of coffee - I have an incredible conversation to share with you! This week on Thrive After 45™, I'm so honored to introduce you to Nami, a leadership and mindset coach who is challeng...
How to Find Answers Within Yourself - with Kathy Walden
Nov. 6, 2025

How to Find Answers Within Yourself - with Kathy Walden

Get ready for an incredibly open-hearted chat with Kathy Walden that feels like a big, warm hug! Kathy is a spiritual life coach who's been through the deep work herself, and she’s here to remind us that the guidance we've be...
From Molotov Cocktails to Millionaire Maker - with Nicky Billou
Oct. 30, 2025

From Molotov Cocktails to Millionaire Maker - with Nicky Billou

Get ready for an incredibly powerful conversation with Nicky Billou, a man whose life story is a testament to the transformative power of freedom and courage. This episode of Thrive After 45™ is a deep dive into how he went f...
She Left Law to Follow Her Intuition... and Now Flies Planes and Channels Spirit - with Kristen Swinehart
Oct. 23, 2025

She Left Law to Follow Her Intuition... and Now Flies Planes and Channels Spirit - with Kristen Swinehart

Kristen Swinehart is seriously redefining what it means to follow a truly unique path. You know that feeling when you realize you're completely out of alignment? Kristen did too. She walked away from practicing law, became a flight attendant, and stepped fully into her calling as a gifted channeler…
Stop Self-Doubt NOW: The #1 Belief Holding Midlife Women Back - with Sabrina Trobak
Oct. 16, 2025

Stop Self-Doubt NOW: The #1 Belief Holding Midlife Women Back - with Sabrina Trobak

Get ready, because this conversation is going to make you rethink the voice inside your head! I had the absolute honour of chatting with Sabrina Trobak , a registered clinical counsellor, clinical supervisor, speaker, and aut...